Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Marcello Hernandez (IN STUDIO): New SNL Intersects Old Skool
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Feb 5, 2026 Marcello Hernández, a stand-up comedian and SNL performer known for the character Domingo, fresh off presenting at the Grammys. He recounts backstage moments with Queen Latifah, the surreal Grammys vibe, the origins of Domingo, how sketches evolve at SNL, a notorious on-air bomb, Spanish accents and rhythm in his comedy, and life balancing touring with sketch work.
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Surreal Grammy Moments
- Marcello Hernandez describes meeting Queen Latifah backstage at the Grammys and her speaking Spanish to him, which felt surreal.
- He recounts being recognized and mingling with artists, highlighting the emotional energy of the event.
Subverting Latino Tropes
- Domingo expanded beyond a stereotype by being written as a doctor and veterinarian, giving the character depth.
- Marcello values that SNL avoided lazy Latino tropes and gave Domingo respectable jobs.
Lorne Noticed A Baseball Bit
- Marcello tells how Lorne Michaels noticed his baseball bit idea and asked him to perform a Sebastian-style piece early in his run.
- That early success showed writers what Marcello could do and led to more opportunities.